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Starting immediately, Thüringen is offering a new path to medical school via the so-called “Landarztquote,” allowing students to study medicine or dentistry without top grades, provided they commit to working in underserved rural areas.
Jena/Lobeda, 03.03.2026. The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) looks back on a quarter-century of experience in blood purification therapy. In February 2001, a patient was treated with therapeutic apheresis at the site for the first time to prevent life-threatening organ rejection.
Starting in the upcoming winter semester, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena will introduce the so-called rural doctor quota for human medicine studies. The application phase for the new admission process in Thüringen has officially begun.
Jena, 28.02.2026. Split shifts, short rest periods, and long shifts are increasingly burdening the driving staff of Jenaer Nahverkehr. The union Verdi criticizes structural problems, while the employers’ association vehemently disagrees.
Jena, 28.02.2026. While the major main stations in Thüringen are well-positioned according to the passenger association Pro Bahn, the city center stations in Jena stand out negatively in a statewide comparison. Particularly the lack of sanitary facilities and a shortage of lockers are criticized.
Angelika Pabst from Jena has been honored with the title “Thüringerin des Monats” for February 2026. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, she has accompanied 96 aid transports into the crisis zone.
Stadtroda/Jena, February 27, 2026. High distinction for a dedicated physician from the region: Dr. Udo Polzer, Medical Director of the Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda, was honored for his tireless voluntary commitment to Multiple Sclerosis patients. Due to the geographical proximity, numerous affected individuals from the Jena area also benefit from this.
Jena / Thüringen, 26.02.2026. The Verdi trade union has announced a nationwide warning strike in Thuringian local transport for the coming weekend. From Friday night until Sunday inclusive, large parts of the bus and tram services in Jena will also come to a standstill.
Jena, 26.02.2026 – A woman from Jena has fallen victim to a massive investment fraud scheme. The victim lost a sum of over 25,000 Euros to criminals.
The Thuringian regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have ended their cooperation. The decision follows months of tension with the fan scene and recent training deficits.